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AG08 EWM

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,093 mi
Last recorded59,093 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 EWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 59,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2025 58,948 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 58,247 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 55,175 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 55,175 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 45,669 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

Fail 14 Mar 2022 45,666 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 40,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody and chassis corrosion

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2021 40,395 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody and chassis corrosion

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2020 38,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair.

general underbody and chassis corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2019 36,849 miles

general exhaust and suspension corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2019 36,848 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

general exhaust and suspension corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2018 35,196 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 33,422 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 31,332 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 28,858 miles

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front brake disc slightly worn and scored

small split on offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 10 Mar 2015 28,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front brake disc slightly worn and scored

small split on offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 25 Feb 2014 25,608 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Feb 2013 22,625 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Feb 2012 20,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 18,524 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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AG08 EWM is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 60,898 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AG08 EWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AG08 EWM registered?

AG08 EWM is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is AG08 EWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 EWM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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